The Children's Pool is a small public beach in La Jolla that is partially protected by a seawall, offering free public access between May and December. It was originally created after the 1931 construction of a concrete breakwater with a gift from regional philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, who wished to create a safe water play spot for area children. The picturesque beach offers stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and is a popular spot for scuba divers due to nearby offshore reefs. In recent years, the beach has become a popular but controversial spot for harbor seal watching, home to a colony of more than 200 seals since the mid-1990s. Visitors should note that while swimming is permitted at the beach, it is discouraged due to the amount of bacteria in the water from seal populations. Visitors are also asked to exercise caution and respect when interacting with the beach's seal population.
850 Coast Boulevard, Village of La Jolla, CA 92037
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